The 18th Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival, an eight-day international, juried film festival, will present over 150 Official Selections, including narrative and documentary feature and short films, as well as animated and experimental films. Films will be screened daily in downtown Lafayette at Cité des Arts along with filmmaker receptions, film expert panels and music performances. Filmmakers and film industry professionals will be in attendance from across the United States and Canada and from around the world. A selection of films will also be available to watch online during the Festival.